Parent shoots video of speeding bus

Some parents said a bus ride to a recent field trip at Ventana Ranch Elementary was anything but safe.

One parent said he's had enough of speeding buses. Josh, who asked Action 7 News not to use his full name, followed the bus after hearing concerns about speeding. He shot video of Bus 15 Tuesday.

"My 6-year-old daughter was on the bus with several classes," he said.

The video shows the bus reaching speeds well above the standard 65 mph limit along Interstate 25. Josh said the driver went 45 mph in a 35 mph zone. Josh questioned teacher chaperones about what he saw and found out that the lead foot might not be the only problem.

"They had asked the bus driver to remove his headphones, and he said he didn't have to," Josh said.

Albuquerque Public Schools said it is aware of complaints and is talking with Beal Bus, the contractor, to figure out what's going on.

"I want to know why these people are practicing that or why they aren't trained to follow the laws," Josh said.

APS said it wants to review Josh's video. The district said it could recommend the bus company discipline the driver.

Beal didn't return a call for comment.

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